ongoing
gb/ˈɔŋɡˌoʊɪŋ/ us/ˈɔŋɡˌoʊɪŋ/
B1
英語
~ 4200
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
Continuing to happen
Happening now and not finished.
用法パターン：
[ongoing] [event/process/discussion]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'ongoing' with 'oncoming'; 'oncoming' means approaching, not continuing.
類義語
continuing (Very close in meaning; emphasizes that something has not stopped.)
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persistent (Suggests something continuing for a long time, sometimes undesirably.)
対義語
completed (Indicates that something has finished and is no longer happening.)
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interrupted (Indicates that something has been stopped temporarily or suddenly.)
コロケーション
ongoing investigation
|ongoing project
|ongoing discussion
|ongoing conflict
|ongoing process
テーマ
daily life
|business
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The ongoing investigation will take several more weeks.
- There is an ongoing debate about climate change policies.
- She is involved in an ongoing project at work.
- The ongoing conflict has displaced thousands of people.
- We appreciate your patience during the ongoing repairs.
学習者向け例文
- The ongoing meeting will finish at 3 p.m.
- There is an ongoing problem with the internet.
- He works on an ongoing project.
- The ongoing rain made it hard to play outside.
- We are part of an ongoing study.
文法
辞書形
ongoing
IPA
GB/ˈɔŋɡˌoʊɪŋ/
US/ˈɔŋɡˌoʊɪŋ/
音節・強勢
on - go - ing （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (on)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: ongoing
関連語
Core family
Related words
continual
adjective B2
continually
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
discontinue
verb B2
discontinuous
adjective
表現
ongoing basis
1/ˈɔŋɡˌoʊɪŋ bˈeɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
Happening regularly over time
Happening again and again over a period of time.
例文
- We check the equipment on an ongoing basis to ensure safety.
- She receives training on an ongoing basis to keep her skills up to date.
ongoing investigation
1/ˈɔŋɡˌoʊɪŋ ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Investigation still happening
An investigation that has started but is not finished yet.
例文
- Police confirmed there is an ongoing investigation into the case.
- Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details can be shared.
ongoing process
1/ˈɔŋɡˌoʊɪŋ pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Process that continues over time
A process that is still happening and not finished.
例文
- Learning a language is an ongoing process.
- The city's development is an ongoing process that will take years.